There's nothing more useful to have in your winter wardrobe than a pair of knee-length boots. Worn under trousers they provide extra warmth, but you can also vamp them up by paring them with short skirts for sexier look. I can already tell that these wine-coloured boots by Bronx would serve both purposes admirably.
The utilitarian looking black tread on the sole provides pleasing contrast that works whether the entire boots is on display or just the bottom section, while the smooth, shapely leather adds interest further up. And they're slender enough to do rugged or elegant, depending on your mood. Definitely a good all-rounder, and they're available in black, too.
£109 at Schuh
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